Fluent Mandarin Finance Manager
Full job description
Barbara Houghton Associates
Salary: £108,000 per year
On behalf of our client, a well-established financial institution based in London, we are seeking for a Fluent Mandarin Finance Manager to join their London Office.
It is essential for all applicants to have worked in financial services within the UK, to have a thorough understanding of UK regulatory reporting
The Finance Manager is responsible for supporting the Head of Finance with the management of the branch’s accounting related works, tax related works and for the production and integrity of the branch’s financial information and its regulatory reporting or Head Office reporting in respect of its regulated activities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Financial Accounting – Expenses management review; Internal accounts management and review; Monthly/Quarterly/Annual financial reports review; General ledger maintenance and review
Regulatory Reporting – Regulatory reporting to regulators, Taxation related works review
System Maintenance and Development
Taxation – Preparation and submission of all returns required by HMRC (including corporation tax returns, VAT returns, AEOI returns etc.).
Liaising with internal/external audit
Assist in branch ALM, budget management
The role may from time to time be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the bank’s business/operation.
Operate with the highest level of ethics and conduct and create a culture of good conduct at all levels of the branch.
Skills and knowledge
Qualified accountant who has graduated from a reputable university. Graduated from a reputable university with minimum a degree in Finance / Accounting. Master’s degree holder preferred
Bilingual and able to write in both English and Mandarin.
Current minimum 3 years’ experience working as Head of Finance role in a small UK branch or senior Finance position in a financial institution
Demonstrable experience in leading a small team in UK while working closely with China based colleagues.
Strong financial accounting, influencing and negotiation skillset.
Proven problem solver ability to work independently as well as being a good team member in mentoring junior colleagues.
Problem solver with ability to work independently as well as being a good team member in mentoring junior colleagues
Demonstrable experience in tax filing with HMRC and CBRC for UK based bank
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